Going by Emily Dickinson (1891)
The poem explores the theme of mortality and the afterlife, with the speaker describing a journey to an unknown destination. The tone is contemplative and introspective, with the speaker reflecting on the nature of existence and the possibility of an afterlife. The poem's imagery is vivid and evocative, with descriptions of darkness, silence, and the passing of time.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1891 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Contemplative · 196 words
First lines
On such a night, or such a night, Would anybody care If such a little figure Slipped quiet from its chair,
So quiet, oh, how quiet!
That nobody might know But that the little figure Rocked softer, to and fro?
On such a dawn, or such a dawn, Would anybody sigh That such a little figure Too sound asleep did lie
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Contemplative, Elegy, Symbolism
- Length: 196 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, typical of lyric poetry.
- Contemplative — The themes revolve around introspection and existential musings, fitting the contemplative genre.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on themes of death and loss, common in elegiac works.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Death · Loss · Grief · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Solitude · Isolation · Longing